Puerto Rico has worked hard to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria last year. But its comeback is far from over. In January, the governor submitted a troubling forecast: an eleven percent contraction for the economy and an eight percent population drop for next year. Can business events ensure a brighter future? From PCMA…
A partner of The Iceberg, tmf dialogue marketing has also been looking at issues surrounding legacy. From ambassador programmes, to the way Qatar is becoming a knowledge economy to ease dependence on fossil fuels, to the idea of sponsoring speakers to give talks to the destination community, this is what it has found. From tmf dialogue marketing…
Researchers in mobile robots and stem cells are among the recipients of the first Lord Mayorâs Convention Trailblazer Grant in Brisbane. Seven applicants have been awarded a share of AU$25,000 to attend a leading international conference and help secure the event for Brisbane in a succeeding year. From CIM News Magazine…
Meeting planners say a safe environment and a clean and attractive place are critical in making their destination decision, according to the latest STR DestinationMAP survey. STR surveyed 865 planners of gatherings with 100 or more attendees who considered at least three of forty major North American markets for their events. From Meetings & Conventions…
The announcement of Tourism Australiaâs new AU$12 million business events bid fund has been unanimously welcomed across the country’s meetings industry. The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux said the investment will cause significant disruption to the global business events landscape and help reverse a decline in Australiaâs international ranking and market share. From CIM News Magazine…
Tourism Australia has launched a AU$12m national fund to support bids for new, high-value international incentive, association, and exhibition events. The announcement was made by Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo in Melbourne. The fund allows Australia to compete more aggressively with destinations already operating bid funds. From CIM News Magazine…
Florida legislators have approved a $76 million budget for Visit Florida in the coming financial year, the same as for 2017 – 2018. Governor Rick Scott had called for $100 million. The Senate initially proposed $50 million. But the settlement fight was nowhere near the battle that ensued a year ago. From Meetings & Conventions…
Reed Travel Exhibitions has bowed out of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo after eighteen years. AIME 2018 welcomed 250 hosted buyers to Melbourne, 39 percent of them new to the show and to Australia. 4,500 meetings took place over two days. AIME 2019 will be managed by Talk2 Media and Events. From CIM News Magazine…
Spain, China, and Dallas are among the most popular meeting and incentive destinations of 2018. That’s according to the latest Pacific World Destination Index, which reflects more than 5,000 international inquiries from meeting and incentive planners, actual meeting and event results, and feedback from industry participants around the world. From Successful Meetings…
The Brisbane Convention Bureau has hit the ground running in 2018, notching up 15 business event bid wins worth over AU$22 million to the cityâs economy. The events, all won in January and February alone, will generate more than 38,000 delegate days and span health, education, technology and finance. From CIM News Magazine…
A new ÂŁ30 million hall at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre is now open for events. Able to accommodate up to 10,000 attendees, the purpose-built 20,000 square metre centre is located at the home of the Farnborough International Airshow and is already booked for Screwfix Live, Merchandise World and Kidz to Adultz South. From Meetpie.com…
Discover the wonders of Mexico. Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across Mexico in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa. Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiencesâall while experiencing the natural beauty and magic…
Connect in the Caribbean. A world-class networking event like no other, where planners and supplier attendees join to meet with regional suppliers as they showcase what they can offer this active, RFP-ready audience.
Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across the Southeast in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at PGA National. Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiencesâall while experiencing Floridaâs Golf Capital and the Signature City of Palm Beach Gardens.
Paradise Awaits! Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across the Hawaiian Islands in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at the Wailea Beach Resort Marriott Maui. Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiencesâall while experiencing the magic of the Hawaiian Islands.
A special program to experience the best of the Rocky Mountain state. Attendees engage in a relaxed environment to discover new venues as they meet Colorado’s most prominent hotels/resorts, CVBs and unique venues.
A new research report examining “The Rise of Midsize Cities in the Meetings Industry” in North America and Europe, commissioned by the IMEX Group and developed by Skift, has been published. The free 40+ page report carefully examines why and how some midsize cities (historically known as second-tier cities, a label theyâve now shaken off) have managed…
This Economic Significance Study (ESS), conducted by Oxford Economics, quantifies a vital industry that contributes billions of dollars to the US economy, while creating millions of jobs in almost every community in the country. The data in this study provides a clear and credible statistical base on which to gain recognition for this vast and…
BogotĂĄ, capital of Colombia, is one of the most dynamic cities in Latin America with 7.6 million inhabitants. Now at a crossroads as the nation leaves behind more than 50 years of internal conflict, attracting international events that have an impact is part of an overall strategy of change. From Boardroom, with the BogotĂĄ Convention Bureau…
The International Play Association supports âevery childâs right to play and to promote healthy, high-quality play opportunities and environmentsâ. When the manager of recreation for the north and east region of the City of Calgary was approached to host its world conference, her boss said âI want to do something thatâs meaningfulâ. From Boardroom…
More than 150 doctors, scientists, industry experts and business leaders have been honoured in Dubai for their role in attracting prestigious international meetings to the emirate. The ambassadors, members of convention bureau Dubai Business Eventsâ Al Safeer Programme, last year supported two thirds (67 percent) of successful bids for association conferences. From Association Meetings International…
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